36: We've Been Mom-Shamed. Here's The Truth No One Wants to Admit

In this episode, it’s just us, Kate and Jordan, unpacking the messy world of mom shaming. No experts, no guests… just two moms questioning whether shame is really coming from others or from inside ourselves.



We talk openly about daycare, breastfeeding vs formula, sleep training, food choices, circumcision, and schooling. The conversation is unapologetic as we pull apart the facts from the feelings and ask why society has become so afraid of offending anyone.

You’ll Learn:

• The reason daycare raises cortisol in babies
• What happens when moms feel shame versus guilt
• The link between breastfeeding and lifelong health outcomes
• The damage of hiding facts from moms to protect their feelings
• What it feels like to hear hard truths about feeding choices
• The reason “fed is best” became a marketing tool for formula companies
• The link between sleep training and long-term nervous system stress
• The damage of nurses giving restrictive and outdated breastfeeding advice
• The reason some women think they can’t produce milk when they actually can

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction

[05:42] Daycare, cortisol, and guilt versus shame

[07:55] Breastfeeding, formula, and hidden facts

[09:48] The “fed is best” campaign and formula companies

[12:39] Circumcision, regret, and moving forward

[14:56] Public school versus homeschooling shame

[16:04] Food choices, junk food, and lifestyle disease

[20:33] Fast food, balance, and toddler diets

[22:40] Processed food, strict parenting, and cravings

[27:42] Tongue tie trauma, car seat struggles, and regrets

Kate @thatcrunchymomkate

Jordan @themoderncrunchymum

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